1Edmund Bacon to Thomas Jefferson, 11 September 1822 (2d letter), with Jefferson’s Notes (Jefferson Papers)
I am sorry to be under the necessaty of troubleing you so often especially when I no you are busiyly ingaged but such is my necessaty as to inforce me to be troublesome. Joe says by his haveing Davy that he can make the spikes for the dam and Iron the waggon in 10 or 12 days. if you can have it done I will let the man no that I will take it. he is Obliged to no this evening whither I want the...
2Edmund Bacon to Thomas Jefferson, 20 August 1822, with Jefferson’s Notes (Jefferson Papers)
The paper containing a settlement of accounts dated January 28 th 1821. saying all acc ts up to the first day of that month say Jan:y 1 st 1821. was settled and on that day was due me $634. 71. Jany 1 st your acceptance of
3Edmund Bacon to Thomas Jefferson, 2 August 1822, with Jefferson’s Note (Jefferson Papers)
I would be obliged to you to no what you are willing to take for the carriage. in a note last yeare you proposed to take what the carriage maker would think it worth of Charlottesville . I am intirely willing to allow you the value of the article but consider the carriage maker of Charlottesville an unfit person to fix the price on it. we all no that his work is more deare than at any other...
4Frederick A. Mayo to Thomas Jefferson, 22 July 1822, with Jefferson’s Note (Jefferson Papers)
I am some what at the loss, respecting the small Vols now on hand, as your Honou r s directions mention (letter all the Vols of Plutarch as each is now lettert on the back) and so as it respects the rest, it cartaintly can be done, but will not the title be verry large & corouded, at least much longer than common, as the piece of morreoco on the back must be the Size of two titles to contain...
5N. N. Wilkinson (for Bernard Peyton) to Thomas Jefferson, 3 July 1822, with Jefferson’s Notes (Jefferson Papers)
By M r Harlow ’s boats you will receive, 4 Blls. herrings, 2 Bundles 20 d nail rods 2 do. 8 d & 3 6 Bundles of the sizes between making in all 10 Bundles— if delivered in good order pay frght: as customary— B Peyton By N. N. Wilkinson P.S. I could find no Shad but those with heads on, I therefore bought none— Notes by TJ on verso:
6James Duke to Thomas Jefferson, 18 June 1822, with Jefferson’s Note (Jefferson Papers)
M r Killes Hord , who by the request of my Brother Rich d Duke came up for the purpose of seeing M r Jefferson , relative to engageing with him as a
7Joel Yancey to Thomas Jefferson, 26 May 1822, with Jefferson’s Notes (Jefferson Papers)
M r Bowcock was overseer for you last year at tomahawk , and was entitled to Sixteen barrels of corn as his share, which at the request of M r Randolph I bought of him for the use of the plantation at two dollars ⅌ barrel, and he expected the money when M r Randolph
8Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Joel Yancey, [ca. 25 May 1822] (second one) (Jefferson Papers)
Cash Act. Dr $ C 1821. Jan To Amount due last year 32 63 〃 〃 To Richard Walker . Amt his Act
9“George G. Leiper” to Thomas Jefferson, 10 April 1822, with Jefferson’s Note (Jefferson Papers)
George, G, Leiper , Son of Tho s Leiper of Phi a presents his Respectful Compliments to T. Jefferson Esq r and Requests the favour of a few Moments private Conversation with him. Note by TJ beneath endorsement: I gave him ord. on B. Peyton 75. D and took his on his father
10Edmund Bacon to Thomas Jefferson, 3 April 1822, with Jefferson’s Note (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed is a paper which was given to me by M rs Proctor . also an acc t of M r Vest I would like to consult with you on the subjec of procuring graine both for bread and food. If Gill continues to consume oats in the extrav extra va gant
11Arthur S. Brockenbrough to Thomas Jefferson, with Jefferson’s Note to John H. Cocke, 12 October 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Nelson has come over to do the work of Pavilion N o 5 – Before I knew of it was your and General Cocke s intention that M r Nelson should
12Benjamin Brown to Thomas Jefferson, 12 August 1812, with Jefferson’s Note (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote the principal Agent of the Mut l A Society ( M r S Greenhow ) on the subject of the Arrearages due the Society on Account of Hendersons Mill—he states that all claims which have Accrued since the Mill House was pulled down will be remitted—the time when that was done to be verified by the affidavit of two disinterested persons; but that all claims prior thereto would be required to be...
13Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Extracts from Palisot de Beauvois’s Letter to Thomas Jefferson, 19 March 1811, with … (Jefferson Papers)
Extract of a letter from M. Palisot de Beauvois to Th: Jefferson dated Paris Mar. 19. 1811. ‘ Mons r and Mad e Ruelle in 1789. purchased a plantation in the county of New Kent , and lived on it about 10. years. returning then to France , they conveyed their rights to Peter Piernetz , the brother of Madame Ruelle
14To Thomas Jefferson from the Town Committee at York, Massachusetts, with Jefferson’s Notes, 18 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The Inclosed Papers presented to your Excellency by the Undersigned Committee appointed in behalf of the Town of York are in the Vindication of the Character of Joseph Tucker Esq. Collector of the Customs for their District and Subscribe ourselves with the Highest Consideration. Sir. Very respectfully Your Obedient Servants. Moses Lyman } Selectmen and Committee in behalf of the Town of York....
15From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, with Gallatin’s Reply, [on or before 24 February 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
Are the within terms admissible? [ Reply by Gallatin :] The 1st, 2d & 4th are either in pursuance of, or, not inconsistent with the law, excepting only the words “all other documents belonging to the land department;” the Surveyor general superintends the surveying department, & has nothing to do with the sales of the lands, these being under the superintendence of the several registers, who...
16From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, with Gallatin’s Reply, [23 February 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
the inclosed case is entirely unintelligible to me. can you make any thing of it? [ Reply by Gallatin :] Nicholas Reib is an old German who has tormented Congress & more particularly the Pennsylvania delegation for several years with his claim. It has been repeatedly rejected. If an answer is thought necessary, it will be sufficient to tell him that the Executive has no power in that case &...
17Enclosure I: From James Madison, 16 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury to me, together with the documents accompanying it, containing an account of the monies drawn out of the Treasury under the several appropriations made for defraying the expenses incident to the intercourse with the Mediterranean powers, and statements of the credits obtained or claimed at the Treasury by the persons to...
18Enclosure I: From James Madison, 11 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to lay before you an estimate of the sum necessary to be appropriated for carrying into effect the Convention between the United States of America and the French Republic of the 30th of Sept. 1801. I have the honor to be, Sir, your most Obt Sert. RC ( DNA : RG 233 , PM , 7th Cong., 1st sess.); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Madison; at foot of text: “The President of the United...
19To Thomas Jefferson from the War Department, with Jefferson’s Reply, 10 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
From a recurrence to the Deeds registered in the Office of the Department of War, in relation to a purchase made by the United States, of a quantity of Iron Ore contained in a certain tract of Land situate in the State of Virginia, the following facts appear—That on the 7th. day of May 1800 Henry Lee and Anne his wife, for the consideration of Twenty four thousand dollars, executed to the...
20Enclosure: Queries on Parliamentary Procedure with Pendleton’s Answers, 17 June 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
In Committee. The paper before a committee, whether select or of the whole, may be either such as originates with themselves, as a draught of an address a bill to be framed Resolutions or a bill referred to them. in every case the bill or other paper is first read by the clerk, & then by the chairman by paragraphs. Scob. 49. pausing at the end of the paragraph, & putting questions for amending...
21Questions on the Cow Pea, with Answers of Philip Tabb, [after 30 August 1796?] (Jefferson Papers)
Questions relative to the Cow-pea. Answers. 1. Does dry or moist Land, rich or poor, suit it best? 1 Dry Land of a middle quality. 2. is it best in drills or broad-cast. 2 hills better than either at least 4 feet distant 3. how much seed is sown to the acre in the broad-cast? 3 not known 2 or 3 plants enough to a hill. 4. what is the time of sowing, and particularly where it is to be followed...
22To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Pinckney, with Jefferson’s Note, 29 January 1794 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to acknowledge your private favor of the 12th. of December covering a bill for 13 st. which is duly honor’d. I wish the threshing machine may answer the purpose, I have no doubt that on a proper stream of water the effect of it would be astonishingly great and the principle being accurately described in the model may be applied to smaller machines for farmers whose strength of Cattle...
23To Thomas Jefferson from John Nancarrow, with Drawing by Jefferson, [1792–1793] (Jefferson Papers)
On the second plate following page 233, Fig. 3. Dessein d’une machine pour elever l’Eau par le moyent du Vent. This machine is simple, easily constructed and capable of raising water to any height provided the pumps are made in the Jack-head form. J. N. thinks he has seen one of these Engines with wooden sails instead of Cloth. N.B. This book may be kept 3 weeks unless J. N. be called on to go...
24To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, with Jefferson’s Note, 2 December 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I am very well satisfied with the train things are in. You will recollect that the Proclamation, Rules and other things are referred to in the Speech . I shall depend upon there being got ready at your Office. Yours &ca [ Note by TJ :] Answer to note of this day respecting publication of proceedings with Gr. Britn. RC ( DLC ); in Washington’s hand, with note by TJ at foot of text; addressed:...
25To Thomas Jefferson from George Taylor, Jr., with Jefferson’s Note, 11 September 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
On shewing the Note you were so kind as to give me, to Mr. Kean Cashier of the Bank of the U.S. he told me that it would be thrown out by the direction on account of it’s want of form. I therefore take the liberty to enclose it and the one he proposed, and to request the favor of you to direct it’s amount to be paid to Mr. Benjn. Bankson, who has promised to forward the same to me in Post...
26To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Ward, with Jeffferson’s Note, 29 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I forward the enclosed at the desire of Mr. Adair—the Jays Cargo was shipd by Saml. Ward & Brothers—and was at their risk till its arrival in France. I will take the earliest opportunity of laying the particulars of this shipment before you. I am Sir your most obedt sert [ Note by TJ: ] The affidavit inclosed in this letter was sent to Mr. Pinckney . There is a duplicate of it in Mr....
27To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, with Jefferson’s Note, 24 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The President wishes the Secretary of State to let him know what measures, in his opinion, will be proper to be taken on the subject stated by the British Consul Genl. [ Note by TJ: ] Bond’s letter of Aug. 23. RC ( DLC ); in Tobias Lear’s hand, with note at foot of text by TJ; addressed: “The Secretary of [State]”; endorsed by TJ as a letter from Washington received 26 Aug. 1793. Recorded in...
28To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, with Jefferson’s Note, 15 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The Captn. of Marines on Board the Ambuscade has just put the enclosed into my hands. He was sent he says on purpose to do it—and waits only for an answer. Give it I pray you such an one as it ought to receive. Yours Almost dark [ Note by TJ: ] This was Genet’s letter of Aug. 13. addressed to the Presidt. RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “The Secy of State”; with TJ’s note at foot of text;...
29To Thomas Jefferson from Tench Coxe, with Jefferson’s Note, 31 July 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Coxe has the honor to inform Mr. Jefferson that he has purchased of Mr. John Wilcocks a bill on London at 174 ⅌Ct. to the amount of 5000 Drs. Mr. Wilcocks wishes for the Cash this day and will give Mr. Coxe the bills by the time Mr. Jefferson can send a check on the Bank. [ Note by TJ: ] gave instantly an order on the bank for 5000. D. payable to John Wilcocks or bearer. RC ( DLC ); with...
30To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, with Jefferson’s Note, 12 June 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The President approves the enclosed and wishes the Secretary to send it as soon as convenient. [ Note by TJ: ] This was the letter to Mr. Genet on his proposal respecting the French debt. RC ( DLC ); in the hand of Tobias Lear; addressed: “The Secretary of State”; with note by TJ at foot of text; endorsed by TJ as received 12 June 1793. Recorded in SJPL .